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Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Bearing Roller Conveyer Chain

The Problem Solver!

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain features a unique construction of cylindrical bearings inside the roller, which increases efficiency, lowers costs, suppresses stickslip phenomenon, and extends roller and rail life compared to existing conveyor chains.
Bushing

Spacer

Cylindrical Bearing

Function of Cylindrical Bearings

Standard Conveyor Chain Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Roller
Stickslip! Bearings rotate

Reduces chain running resistance

(1/3 that of standard conveyor chain)

Greatly increases roller allowable load Increases wear life

Product Lineup

Standard Series

BR Type

BF Type

BS Type

DBR Type (Anti-dust Specifications)

Solution

Solution

Reduces chain tension and required drive

Chain tension and required drive are only 1/3 of standard conveyor chains. This allows users to choose a smaller size, as well as reduce the size of their conveyor and necessary drive power, for greater cost savings.

Prevents stick-slip phenomenon at low speeds

Preventing stick-slip and providing smooth movement ensures stable conveyance and eliminates motion sickness on assembly lines for higher productivity.

Solution

Solution

Controls poor roller rotation and decreases rail wear

Cylindrical bearings ensure smooth roller rotation and reduce rail wear. Roller wear life is also dramatically increased.

Improved anti-dust capabilities

Tsubakis Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Anti-dust Specifications solves the problem of dust causing early wear between bushing and roller that afflicts standard conveyor chains.

Anti-dust Specs
Roller Grease Nipple

Shuts out dust!

Labyrinth Construction Seal

Lube-free Series

EBR Type (Standard)

EBF Type (Standard)

WEBR Type (Water Resistant)

WEBF Type (Water Resistant)

Problem solved no matter what the application!

Suppresses stick-slip phenomenon Reduces maintenance time Controls sliding noise Helps prevent chain failure Lowers energy costs Reduces corner rail wear Increases operation time Lube-free for longer life

Suppresses stick-slip phenomenon, increasing work efficiency

Problem
Normally, a chain with a thin metal sleeve press-fitted between the roller and bushing is used. At speeds of 5m/min or less, the chain experiences stick-slip, causing motion sickness in workers and decreasing work efficiency.

Standard Series
Standard Specs
BF Type

Problem Solved!
Normal operation with no stick-slip seen, even at 2m/min. Motion sickness in workers also eliminated, leading to a better work environment.
Industry: Automotive Machine: Assembly Line Chain Size: RF17200BF-1LA2

Increases conveyor life while reducing maintenance time

Problem
Lubing impossible when conveying paper rolls. This causes poor roller rotation, leading to increased chain tension. This in turn leads to elongation of the plate holes and wear on the S roller outer diameter.

Standard Series
Standard Specs
BS Type

Problem Solved!
Bearing rollers provide for smooth roller rotation, resulting in less chain tension, reduced wear on the outer diameter, and much longer conveyor life.
Industry: Paper Machine: Paper roll slat conveyor Chain Size: RF10-BS

Effective against rail wear, and suppresses chain rail sliding noise
Problem
Normally, a standard chain with lubrication is used. Strong roller pressure on the conveyor pipe leads to poor roller rotation, greater rail wear, and shorter chain and rail life.

Standard Series
Standard Specs
BR Type

Problem Solved!
Smooth roller rotation and less rail wear means quieter running between chain and rail.
Industry: Steel Seamless pipe conveyor Chain Size: RF05075BR

Lowers chain tension in dusty environments and stops chain failure

Problem
Need a chain that will lower chain tension in dusty environments and stop chain failure.

Standard Series
Anti-dust Specs

Problem Solved!
Lubed once every 2 or 3 months 5 years of operation, no part problems
Industry: Recycling Conveyed Items: Plastic, sand, stone, steel scrap, etc. Chain Size: RF17

Lowers energy costs in dusty environments

Problem
Need a chain that can lower energy costs in dusty environments

Standard Series
Anti-dust Specs

Problem Solved!
Lubed once a year 1 year of operation with no part problems
Industry: Cement Conveyed Items: Fly ash Chain Size: RF26

Problem solved no matter what the application!

Reduces corner rail wear on outdoor slanted conveyors
Problem
Lube in standard conveyor chains sticks to the roller rotation surface on the rail, leading to poor roller rotation. This increases chain tension and roller reactive force on the corner, resulting in corner rail wear in 1 2 months. Equipment is located on the coast lube-free would be best.

Lube-Free Series
Water Resistant Specs

Problem Solved!
Smooth roller rotation reduces chain tension as well as the roller reactive force on the corner. This in turn helps control corner rail wear.
Industry: Cement Used Tire Conveyor Chain Size: RF17200WEBF

Suppresses stick-slip phenomenon and Lube-Free increases operation rate of production lines Series
Problem
Stick-slip causes mis-operation of sensors during product inspection, which necessitates frequent line stops. Workers get motion-sick, leading to a bad working environment. Water from washing machine leak checks regularly get onto one side of the chain, leading to worse corrosion and shorter life than the opposite side.

Standard Specs Water Resistant Specs

Problem Solved!
No more line stops from stick-slip phenomenon interfering with sensor operation, leading to a better work environment. And switching to WEBF (Water Resistant type) on one side of the line extends chain life, even with water from leak checks contacting chain.
Industry: Home appliance Washing Machine Conveyor Chain Size: RF08150EBF/WEBF

No lubrication and longer life in shower testers for the automotive industry
Problem
The shower tester lines are a particularly harsh process in the automotive industry. In the past, the issues of lube-free and long life were addressed with seals and grease nipples, or plastic inserts in the roller inner radius. However, none of these methods were satisfactory in terms of maintenance time and chain life.

Lube-Free Series
Water Resistant Specs

Problem Solved!
We introduced our WEBF Series chain, which combines the reduced wear of seal and grease nipple types, and lube-free features of plastic inserts. WEBF provides long life even in contact with water or in lube-free environments.
Industry: Automotive Machine: Shower Tester Conveyor Chain Size: RF12200WEBF-1LA2

Specification Chart
Series Specification Type
Grease Nipple

Standard Series Standard Specs Anti-dust Specs

Lube-Free Series Standard Specs Water Resistant Specs

Roller Construction
Bushing Roller Bearing Spacer Spacer Bushing Roller Needle Bearing Seal Bearing Roller Bushing Bushing Roller Bearing Spacer Bushing Roller Bearing Spacer

Roller(outer ring) Hardened tensile steel Bearing Case hardened alloy steel bearings

Hardened tensile steel Case hardened alloy steel needle bearings Case hardened alloy steel Plastic

Hardened tensile steel Case hardened alloy steel bearings Case hardened alloy steel Plastic Rubber Carbon steel

Hardened tensile steel Case hardened alloy steel bearings and plastic bearings Case hardened alloy steel Plastic

SUS400 stainless steel SUS400 stainless steel bearings and plastic bearings SUS400 stainless steel Plastic

Roller Bushing(inner ring) Case hardened alloy steel Material Spacer Plastic Seal Side Plate DT Series AT Series Plate Chain Specs Pin Hardened Carbon steel tensile steel DT Series AT Series Hardened Hardened tensile steel tensile steel

DT Series AT Series DT Series AT Series Carbon steel Hardened Hardened Carbon steel tensile steel Carbon steel tensile steel DT Series AT Series DT Series AT Series Hardened tensile steel Hardened Hardened Hardened Hardened tensile steel tensile steel tensile steel tensile steel SUS400 stainless steel Carbon steel

Usage Environment

Room temperature away Room temperature away from water and dust from water and dust Requires regular lube -20C to 80C (can mfg. to withstand up to 150C)

Dust may be present Room temperature away Room temperature (Cannot be used when from water and dust in contact with water chain will be buried in dust.)

Roller Lubrication

Packaged and shipped lubed Packaged and shipped lubed Packaged and shipped lubed no further lube necessary Requires regular lube no further lube necessary no further lube necessary (cannot be used in dusty environments) -20C to 50C -10C to 80C -20C to 50C 0C to 50C

Ambient Temperature

Roller Allowable Load

S Roller, R Roller F Roller

Coefficient of Roller Rotation Friction Chain Sprocket Allowable No. of Speed Teeth As Anti-dust Specs are designed for use in dusty environments, their coefficient of friction is slightly higher. Consult a Tsubaki representative when selecting.

Chain Size

Go two sizes down

RF Conveyor Chain (RF26250) actual size

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain, Standard Series, BF Type RF12250 (actual size)

Specifications (Selection Example)

: 50m Length : 10m/min Speed Chain Pitch : 250

Conveyed Items : 40 items at 2000kgf/each No. of Strands : 2 : A2 attachment F Roller Type

A Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain for every environment

Usage Environment Normal High wear (heavy load) High wear (foreign objects) Slightly corrosive Standard Conveyor Chain DT, GT AT BT, CT PT, NEP Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Standard Series/Lube-Free Series, Standard Specs Standard Series/Lube-Free Series, Standard Specs Standard Series, Anti-dust Specs Lube-Free Series, Water Resistant Specs

Selection
1. Follow RF Conveyor Chain selection guidelines when selecting size. 2. Specifications necessary when selecting: Roller rotation coefficient of friction: See pg. 6 Ambient temperature: See pg. 6 Sprocket: All series/specifications can use sprockets for RF Conveyor Chains. See pg. 6 for sprocket no. of teeth. Rail: The roller contact width of Lube-Free Series Water Resistant Specs and Heat-resistant Specs are different from RF Conveyor Chain. See pg. 17 for rail fitting.
Roller allowable load: Roller allowable load is the allowable load for one

roller on a load-type conveyor. Roller allowable load assumes a guide rail tensile strength of 400N/mm2{41kgf/mm2}. When using A attachments, compare attachment allowable loads and use the lower of the values.

Go compact!

RF Conveyor Chain

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Standard Series, BF Type

Confirm roller allowable load

Chain Size:RF26250F Roller Allowable Load:5.3kN{540kgf}

Chain Size:RF12250BF Roller Allowable Load:5.49kN{560kgf}

As this is a rough selection, it ignores impact force during start-up and tensile strength from its own weight.

Confirm Chain Tensile Strength

~1/3 (when lubed)

coefficient of friction

~1/3
Allowable tensile strength with a safety factor of 7.

2000kgf/each x 40 items x 0.08 x 9.8/1000 x 1/2 strands

2000kgf/each x 40 items x 0.03 x 9.8/1000 x 1/2 strands

~1/3
chain tensile strength

~1/3
down 2sizes

sizes 2 down

chain size

Selecting Motor Capacity (kW)

Basic formula: kW=31.4kN x 2 strands x 10m/min/54.1 x 1/0.85 Basic formula: kW=11.8kN x 2 strands x 10m/min/54.1 x 1/0.85

~1/2.5
motor capacity

~1/2.5

Cost Comparison

30% less
cost

30%
less

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Standard Series
Features cylindrical bearings between rollers and bushings. Same dimensions as standard R and F rollers on RF Conveyor Chains.

Standard Specs

BR/BF Type
Roller-Bushing Wear Life Comparison with Standard Conveyor Chains
Roller Load Ambient Temp.

BF Type

BR Type

3x greater 5x greater

Bearing Roller Standard Series

Construction

AT Series DT Series Life

Inner Plate

Bushing Spacer Cylindrical Bearing Roller

5x the wear life of DT Series and 3x the wear life of AT Series, without additional lubrication.

Standard Series

BS Type
Features a unique construction of needle bearings between the inner roller and outer bushing, kept in place by plastic side plates. Same dimensions as standard S roller on RF Conveyor Chains
Roller-Bushing Wear Life Comparison with Standard Conveyor Chains
Roller Load Ambient Temp.

5x greater
Construction Standard R Roller Conveyor Chain

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain BS Series Life

5x the wear life of DT Series without additional lubrication.

Inner Plate Bushing Side Plate Needle Bearing S Roller

*Standard Conveyor Chain w/ S roller or R roller.

Anti-dust Specs
DBR Type

DBR/DBF Type
Exhibits the same performance and efficiency of the Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain, even in dusty environments. Same dimensions as standard R or F rollers on RF Conveyor Chains.
In-house Wear Comparison of Anti-dust Specs In-house testing (w/o add. lube)
Ambient Temp. Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Anti-dust Specs

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Standard Specs DBF Type Construction

Roller Grease Nipple

3x greater

Life

Shuts out dust!

Labyrinth Construction Seal

3x the wear life of Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Standard Specs.

Standard Series General Specifications

Max. Allowable Tension TSUBAKI Chain Number BR Type BF Type BS Type BR, BF Type DT Series AT Series BS Type R Roller each Roller Allowable Load F Roller each S Roller each

Note 1. DT specifications are standard for BS Type. As the max. allowable tension and roller allowable load for AT Series are determined by roller strength, they are the same as DT Series. 2. Consult a Tshubaki representative for inch pitch sizes.

Standard Series Anti-dust Specifications

Max. Allowable Tension TSUBAKI Chain Number DBR Type DBF Type DBR, DBF Type DT Series AT Series Roller Allowable Load R Roller F Roller

Chain Numbering Example

Chain Spec. Code

DT: Standard Series AT: Heavy Duty Series

Attachment Type Attachment Spacing Bearing Roller Type

BR: R Roller BF: F Roller BS: S Roller

Anti-dust Specs Chain Size

Note 1. *DT Series: General Use Conveyor Chain AT Series: Wear Resistant/Heavy Duty Conveyor Chain. 2. Periodically lubricate the base chain using the grease nipple on the pin head. (The lubrication cycle will vary depending on the type and amount of dust. A field test using a few links is essential.) 3. Chain cannot be used for conveyance in environments where it will be fully covered in dust. An example of such can be found on pg.4. 4. Base chain is compatible with General Use Conveyor Chains and can use current sprockets. 5. Do not use in corrosive environments. (Exposed to or submersed in warter, etc.) 6. Refer to our Tsubaki Large Size Conveyor Chain catalog for information on Selection and handling. 7. Can use any attachment.

Ordering Example
Chain Size: RF10, Pitch: 150mm Bearing Roller Type: Standard Series, Standard Specs, F Roller Chain Spec: DT Series Attachment Type/Spacing: A2 every 1L Quantity: 400 links

Chain Number

Quantity

Unit

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Lube-Free Series
Tsubakis Lube-Free Series uses special cylindrical bearings with automatic lubricating functions between the bushing and roller. Can be used without lubricating the rollers.

Standard Specs
EBR Type

EBR/EBF Type

Roller-Bushing Wear Life Comparison with Standard Conveyor Chains In-house testing (w/o add. lube)
Roller Load

2x greater 5x greater

Ambient Temp. Bearing Roller Lube-Free Series, Standard Specs

EBF Type Construction

AT Series

Bearing Roller Standard Series

Steel Bearing

Life

Inner Plate Bushing Spacer Plastic Bearing Roller

Has 5x the wear life of Standard Conveyor Chain DT Series and 2x the wear life of Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain Standard Specs without additional lubrication.

Water Resistant

WEBR/WEBF Type
Tsubakis Lube-Free Series uses special cylindrical bearings with automatic lubricating functions between the bushing and roller. Can be used without lubricating the rollers.

WEBR Type

Roller-Bushing Wear Life Comparison with Standard Conveyor Chains

Roller Load Ambient Temp.

2x greater

Bearing Roller Lube-Free Series, Water Resistant Specs WEBF Type Construction RT Series

Steel Bearing

Water Environment
Life

Inner Plate Bushing Spacer Plastic Bearing Roller

2x the wear life of Standard Conveyor Chain RT Series without additional lubrication.

Lube-Free/Standard Specifications
Max. Allowable Tension TSUBAKI Chain Number EBR Type EBF Type DT Series AT Series Roller Allowable Load R Roller each F Roller each

Standard BR Series, BF Type (ref.)

Max. Allowable Tension Roller Allowable Load DT Series AT Series R Roller each F Roller each

Lube-Free Series, Water Resistant Specifications

Roller Allowable Load TSUBAKI Chain Number WEBR Type WEBF Type Max. Allowable Tension R Roller each F Roller each

Chain Numbering Example

Chain Size

Chain Spec. Code

Bearing Roller Spec:

DT: Standard Series AT : Heavy Duty Series (Water Resistant: No code)

Attachment Type Attachment Spacing Roller Type:

EB: Lube-Free Series, Standard Specs WEB: Lube-Free Series, Water Resistant Specs

R: R Roller F : F Roller

Standard Series, BR/BF Type, Lube-Free Series, Standard Specifications

R Roller F Roller
Sprocket Center

Chain Center

TSUBAKI Chain Number Standard Series Standard Specifications Anti-dust Specifications Lube-free Series Standard Specifications

Roller Pitch R Roller F Roller Diameter Contact Width Diameter Flange Diameter Contact Width Off-center

TSUBAKI Chain Number Standard Series Standard Specifications Anti-dust Specifications Lube-free Series Standard Specifications

Inner Link Inner Width

Plate Height Thickness Diameter

Pin

Approximate Mass

R Roller F Roller

Standard Series, BS Type

S Roller

TSUBAKI Chain Number

Pitch

Roller Diameter

Inner Link Inner Width

Plate Height Thickness Diameter

Pin

Approximate Mass

Note: See pgs. 15 and 16 for combining standard attachments with different roller types.

Lube-Free Series, Water Resistant Specifications (WEBR, WEBF)

R Roller F Roller
Sprocket Center

Chain Center

Roller TSUBAKI Chain Number Pitch R Roller F Roller Diameter Contact Width Diameter Flange Diameter Contact Width Off-center

Inner Link Inner Width

Plate Height Thickness Diameter

Pin

Approximate Mass

R Roller F Roller

Note: See pgs. 15 and 16 for combining standard attachments with different roller types. Also, See pgs. 17 for connection.

Attachment Chart
A1/K1 Attachments
TSUBAKI Chain Number Bearing Roller Type Roller Roller Roller Pitch Additional Bolt Mass/Each Used

A1 Attachment

K1 Attachment

Note Three-hole attachments may be sent for some attachment orders. If you receive a three-hole attachmnet,use the center hole.

A2/K2 Attachments
TSUBAKI Chain Number Bearing Roller Type Roller Roller Roller Pitch Additional Bolt Mass/Each Used

A2 Attachment

K2 Attachment

YA2(Welded) Attachments
TSUBAKI Chain Number Bearing Roller Type Roller Roller Roller Pitch Angle Used Additional Bolt Mass/Each Used

YA2(Welded) Attachment

Angle Used

SA2/SK2 Attachments
TSUBAKI Chain Number Bearing Roller Type Roller Roller Roller Pitch Additional Bolt Mass/Each Used

SA2 Attachment

SK2 Attachment

GA2 Attachments
TSUBAKI Chain Number Bearing Roller Type Roller Roller Roller Pitch Max. Length of Attached Bolt Outer Link Inner Link Bolt Used

GA2 Attachment

Note 1. A attachment mass in the chart refers to additional mass per attachment. Multiply that number by two for K attachments. 2. GA2 attachment mass is the same as that of the base chain. 3. Three-hole attachments may be sent for A1 or K1 attachment orders. If you receive a three-hole attachment, use the center hole. 4. Consult a Tsubaki representative if using a guide on A/K attachment sides. 5. When using slats attached to two strands of chain, be sure that slats are attached to either outer link-outer link or inner link-inner link. 6. Inch sizes also available. (Consult a Tsubaki representative for further details.)

Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Design Stock
Assembly lines are often long. As workers work on top of the conveyor, stable conveyor running has a huge impact on work efficiency. Single Side Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain is designed with special features for such assembly lines.

Single Side Outboard Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain

Long Life
Single Side Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain supports conveyor load while running smoothly. The chains S roller is specifically designed to engage the sprocket, reducing the load on the chain and extending chain life.

Changing Rollers is Easy

Bearing Roller S Roller

Outboard rollers can be changed while the chain is still on the conveyor. And because the outboard roller has a bushing, there is no damage to the chain pin.

Rail

Sprocket

Rail Fitting
When using a groove rail such as the one pictured on the right with Lube-Free Series Water Resistant Specifications, there is not much clearance between the roller and the spacer. Ensure the groove dimensions (U) are larger than the inner link inner widths (W). Tsubakis recommended rail dimensions can be found to the right.
Chain Size Rail Groove Depth

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Note: In accordance with the policy of TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. to constantly improve its products, the specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Catalog No.000 C 2008/5TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. Printed in Japan D 2,000